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Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing provides students with a holistic understanding of the birth process, pregnancy, labour and the postnatal phase and a thorough knowledge of the maternity cycle, anatomy and physiological changes during pregnancy. Training is also provided to identify high-risk cases and develop a specialised care regimen for those groups. Nurses from Diploma Undergraduate and Postgraduate disciplines are also oriented to skills in obstetrics and gynaecological nursing.
Vision
The vision of Obstetric and Gynecological department is to strive for excellence in education, practice and research related to maternal and child health nursing.
Objectives
To develop the essential obstetrics and gynaecological knowledge and skill required to work and perform as able midwives in various health care settings.
To improve midwifery practice & encourage a uniform standard of practice by providing quality evidence-based care.
Prepare the students to function as an independent midwifery nurse practitioner.
Create a body of nurse education with demonstrated skill in teaching through various modern education methods and technology.
Extend professional services to the community.
Facilitates faculty development through CNE, Journal Club, ITP, SAF, Orientation and refresher courses, seminar, workshop and conference.
Encourage the faculty to present scientific papers/research papers at national and international level conferences.
Prepare the students to incorporate evidence-based nursing practice and identify research areas in obstetric and gynaecological nursing.
Integrate the concepts of family-centred nursing care and nursing process approach in obstetric and gynaecological nursing.
Facilitate the professional growth of faculty.
Faculty Members
| Sl. No | Name of The Teaching Faculty | Designation | Photo |
| 1. | Mrs. Soujanya Pujar | Associate Professor and HOD |  |
| 2. | Dr. Shwetha Javali | Assistant Professor |  |
| 3. | Mrs. Laxmi Agnihotri | Assistant Professor |  |
| 4. | Mrs. Savitri Katti | PG Nursing Tutor |  |
| 5. | Mrs. Roopa Patil | PG Nursing Tutor |  |
| 6. | Ms. Jyoti Kumbar | UG Nursing Tutor |  |